Best Wing Sauce Podcasts (2024)

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[Hot Wings Series]: Law, Life, and Scorching Sauces With a Personal Injury Attorney 49:18

6d ago49:18

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Chase Wilson is an Attorney at Hurst Limontes, an Indiana law firm representing Hoosiers. With eight years of experience in insurance coverage law, Chase focuses his practice on victims of personal injury and wrongful death cases, recovering millions of dollars in compensation. An award-winning attorney, Chase has been recognized as a Best Lawyers:…

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How to write about zero. Are your emails accidentally rude? PAPST. 17:23

13m ago17:23

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1003. This week, we look at zero — what a weird number! It has two plurals, sometimes you use the word and sometimes you use the numeral, and it gave rise to a bunch of idioms in the World War II era. Then we turn our attention to email. Generational differences can lead to misunderstandings. We explain why and how to avoid them. | Edited transcrip…

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AND THEN THERE WAS BREAKING NEWS - The Blathering LIVE - EP 99 1:42:14

1d ago1:42:14

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Welcome to The Blathering on The Napzok Network. Part ramble, part rant, part joy, part anger -- the Blathering is a solo podcast from Ken Napzok. The on-air sign goes on and the show goes from there. The live episodes are recorded on Ken's YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. Get Ken's Comedy Album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN MY DAY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Autism is Humans Evolving 1:10:11

1d ago1:10:11

1:10:11

A new company has been cleared to put its bullet vending machines in American supermarkets. Is this the most American news of all time? Yanni also offers his tips on how to stay alive through July in Chicago. Are sharks biting beachgoers in Florida the most Florida news of all time? Finally, a scientific test to find out if your baby is autistic. Y…

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AI: Friend or foe? A conversation with Martha Brockenbrough 22:29

2d ago22:29

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1002. This week, Mignon talks with author Martha Brockenbrough about the good and bad sides of using artificial intelligence for writing and education, including ethical concerns about using AI-generated content, strategies for teaching writing in the age of AI, and the potential effects on teachers' jobs. Martha's new book, "Future Tense": https:/…

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The unspoken rules of adjectives. The rise of 'yeah-nah.' Sundies 17:43

4d ago17:43

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1001. This week, we explore the often-overlooked rules for ordering adjectives in English and when to use commas between them. Then, spurred by a recent shout-out at a Taylor Swift concert in Australia, we look at the rise of the phrase "yeah-nah" (and its American cousin "yeah-no"). | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.c…

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From Alienation to Connection in the Classroom 25:28

7d ago25:28

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a student fails to show up for a crucial presentation? Explore the profound lessons on commitment and responsibility in this episode of the Conscious Classroom podcast. Join me as we unpack the culture of individualism and what that means when we try to instill a sense of commitment and purpose in our youth…

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Too Much Pride, Stinky French Right Wing Cheese & Official Unofficial Acts 1:04:49

8d ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Yanni is back after missing a week due to the death of his dear cousin. He gives his take on the far-right take over of France. Yanni lectures the gays on the overreach of pride month, and explains the infamous Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump’s immunity as president. Come hang with Yanni & Jesse for their casual, weekly bonus episodes here: ht…

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Sauce Classics: The Supreme Court (Part 1) 1:16:09

9d ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Happy (Possibly Last) 4th of July! In the wake of the recent horrifying decisions by the Supreme Court on presidential immunity and Chevron deference, Maya and Rebecca thought it was important to repost our episode from 2023 about the Supreme Court, our idealized notions of what it’s supposed to be, it’s real history, and the far right’s decades-lo…

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Grammar Girl at 1000: Words, wisdom, and a dash of whimsy 25:35

9d ago25:35

25:35

1000. In this special 1000th episode, I take the hot seat to answer your questions. Hear what made the first year of the podcast so wild, what I wish I had done differently, what mistakes I still make, how I still find fresh topics after all these years, and the title of my secret dream show (hint: it involves penguins!). It's a celebration of lang…

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The birth of American English. How to recognize a phrasal verb. Cucka-nucka. 19:06

11d ago19:06

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999. This week, we look at what shaped early American English, from Native American words to Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Then, we explore phrasal verbs, looking at their grammatical peculiarities and some tips to distinguish them from other types of verbs. The "American English" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguisti…

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LIVE CALLS AND A TIRED HOST - The Blathering LIVE - EP 98 1:09:35

17d ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Welcome to The Blathering on The Napzok Network. Part ramble, part rant, part joy, part anger -- the Blathering is a solo podcast from Ken Napzok. The on-air sign goes on and the show goes from there. The live episodes are recorded on Ken's YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. Get Ken's Comedy Album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN MY DAY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Buying your hometown newspaper, with Samantha & Greg Enslen 46:13

19d ago46:13

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998. This week, I talked with Samantha and Greg Enslen, who recently purchased their hometown newspaper, the "Tippecanoe Gazette" in Tipp City, Ohio. Sam and Greg shared how they are making it work, from updating antiquated systems to expanding news coverage and readership. We also discussed balancing print and digital content, the challenges of ad…

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'Which' versus 'that.' Words for walking. Bottleadammit. 16:18

21d ago16:18

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997. This week, I help you learn (and remember!) the difference between "which" and "that" with practical tips and examples about cupcakes. Then, we take a linguistic stroll through walking-related terms, including "perambulate," "sashay," and "traipse." The "words for walking" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publis…

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From Healing Patients To Assisting Plaintiffs: A Nurse’s Transition 32:26

20d ago32:26

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Abigail Stanley is the Co-founder of Legal Nurse Secrets, where she empowers nurses to launch and grow highly successful legal nursing businesses. She is also the Founder and President of Nurses Still Care, a team of law nurses that have helped over 25,000 injured people working alongside top attorneys in the US and Canada. A seasoned nurse with a …

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LOVE, DESIRE, AND THE CRISIS OF CHICKEN WINGS - The Blathering LIVE 2:02:22

23d ago2:02:22

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Welcome to The Blathering on The Napzok Network. Part ramble, part rant, part joy, part anger -- the Blathering is a solo podcast from Ken Napzok. The on-air sign goes on and the show goes from there. The live episodes are recorded on Ken's YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. Get Ken's Comedy Album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN MY DAY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ending War with Comedy (Raanan Hershberg) 1:12:36

26d ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Yanni is joined by Raanan Hershberg who has a new stand up special that is out now! They cover how awkward it’s been for Raanan in yellow taxis, if the wives of leaders are responsible for the current wars, and have a silly ole time. Watch his special here: https://youtu.be/gMz4nrdX9w8?feature=shared Come hang with Yanni & Jesse for their casual, w…

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The Hidden Stories of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart 39:41

23d ago39:41

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996. This week, you'll learn about the rich linguistic history of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart, an advisor to the Oxford Dictionary of African American English. We talked about what goes into making an entirely new dictionary and about some of the first entries, including "kitchen," "Aunt Hagar's Children," and "do rag." Find Dr…

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The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing. 18:18

25d ago18:18

18:18

995. This week, we look at when to use parentheses, dashes, and commas and how the choice can change the tone of your writing. Then, we dive into the history of words for describing a big fuss — "kerfuffle," "hullabaloo," "hoopla," and more. The "big fuss" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at Dra…

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The Trump Verdict 1:16:50

28d ago1:16:50

1:16:50

We followed every moment of Trump’s first criminal trial, and now that the verdict is in, boy is there a lot to talk about. From Trump falling asleep (and farting himself awake), to his defense team’s dumbest moves, to the electoral implications of 34 felony convictions, Maya and Rebecca dive into the all pleasures and surprises of watching this re…

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THE FINE ART OF TACO BELL ORDERING - The Blathering - EP 96 1:27:58

1M ago1:27:58

1:27:58

Welcome to The Blathering on The Napzok Network. Part ramble, part rant, part joy, part anger -- the Blathering is a solo podcast from Ken Napzok. The on-air sign goes on and the show goes from there. The live episodes are recorded on Ken's YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. Get Ken's Comedy Album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN MY DAY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Joey Chestnut Goes Trans For Pride Month 1:22:10

1M ago1:22:10

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Yanni is back at the news desk to cover this week's headlines, and there's a lot to bleep for Pride Month. Yanni reports on how men in different cultures blow off steam, the banning of American athletic legend Joey Chestnut for going trans, the flourishing of the Liver King, why black women hate Caitlin Clark, why real lesbians aren’t as marketable…

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Exploring the Language of 'Dune': An Interview with Kevin J. Anderson and Scott Brick 44:42

1M ago44:42

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994. This week, I sat down with the prolific "Dune" author Kevin J. Anderson and the famed "Dune" narrator Scott Brick to explore the language challenges in the "Dune" series. Learn how Kevin and Scott navigated Frank Herbert's original vocabulary, stayed true to the cultural influences of the names and terms, and created an extensive pronunciation…

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The power of sign language in 'Dune.' The words we use for dad. Chee 16:42

1M ago16:42

16:42

993. This week, we cover the strategic use of sign language by the Bene Gesserit in the 'Dune' movies, including its importance in covert communication. Then, we look at the many words for 'father' and their historical and linguistic significance, from early baby talk to more formal terms for adults. Dune sign language supercut video: https://youtu…

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The Value of Adaptability and Foresight in the Shifting Legal Landscape 55:46

1M ago55:46

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David Duncan is Counsel at Scannell Properties, a privately owned real estate development and investment company focusing on build-to-suit and speculative development projects throughout the US and Canada. An award-winning lawyer with expertise in business services, David specializes in preparing and negotiating crucial loan and transfer documents …

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How Firemen Say Sorry w/ Rachel Feinstein 1:17:08

1M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Rachel Feinstein has a new special on Netflix out right now. Rachel is an actual friend of Yanni, so this one is fun. They talk about what firefighters do for you when they cross the line or need to settle a beef, the time she got trapped in a bathroom and needed to be rescued by firefighters, and what it’s like to be comics with kids. Our weekly b…

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The Great Sauce Discussion - The Blathering - EP 95 2:09:21

1M ago2:09:21

2:09:21

Welcome to The Blathering on The Napzok Network. Part ramble, part rant, part joy, part anger -- the Blathering is a solo podcast from Ken Napzok. The on-air sign goes on and the show goes from there. The live episodes are recorded on Ken's YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. Get Ken's Comedy Album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN MY DAY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The crossword craze — now and then — with Ben Zimmer 27:11

1M ago27:11

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992. What began as a simple word game in 1913 sparked a nationwide craze just a decade later, causing a moral panic and changing American publishing forever. This week, Ben Zimmer, a prolific crossword constructor and language commentator, takes us through the crossword puzzle's surprising early history and enduring legacy. He also explores the mod…

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From 'dog' to 'hot dog.' The 'audience of one' trick. More on the long S. Footbridge. 20:29

1M ago20:29

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991. This week, we trace the origin and meaning of the word "dog," from its mysterious beginning to its current use in phrases like "hot dog" and "hair of the dog." Then we go through the "audience of one" concept, which involves tailoring content to a single, imagined recipient; and we look at how this approach can make your writing more understan…

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Smashing TV’s 56:46

1M ago56:46

56:46

Yanni rants and raves about Terrence Howard, Robert De Niro in his apple sauce years, celebrity politics, women and guns, and what football means to America. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Terence Howard built the pyramids 9:02 Robert De Niro endorses Biden 21:15 Celebrity Politics 34:37 Women with guns 38:27 Destroying tv's on football Sunday Our weekl…

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The Death of 90s Rock

2M ago

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Grunge is dead (again). As Maya grieves the death of iconic producer Steve Albini, she and Rebecca break down whether this Gen-X’s John Lennon moment, if the concept of “selling out” means anything anymore, and why edge lord humor just isn’t the same as it used to be.By Maya Gurantz & Rebecca Cohen

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THE GREAT BUTTERSCOTCH DEBATE - The Blathering - EP 94 1:32:49

2M ago1:32:49

1:32:49

Welcome to The Blathering on The Napzok Network. Part ramble, part rant, part joy, part anger -- the Blathering is a solo podcast from Ken Napzok. The on-air sign goes on and the show goes from there. The live episodes are recorded on Ken's YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. Get Ken's Comedy Album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN MY DAY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Why is this a question? with Paul Anthony Jones 29:40

1M ago29:40

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990. Have you ever wondered why English doesn't have gender like Spanish and French? Which languages are the hardest to learn (and why)? And why a Q is always followed by a U? We have the answers to those questions and more this week from Paul Anthony Jones, author of "Why is this a question?" | Find Paul Anthony Jones at https://www.paulanthonyjon…

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What is a Word? Target moments. 18:41

2M ago18:41

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989. What is a word? Does "that's" count as one word or two? In this excerpt from Paul Anthony Jones' new book "Why Is This a Question," we look at how things like plurals, compound words, and contractions make defining the word "word" a tricky exercise. | Find Paul Anthony Jones at https://www.paulanthonyjones.com/ | Edited transcript with links: …

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Wing Sauce Episode 176 Conference Finals 41:45

2M ago41:45

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Welcome Back! Connor and Dustin are back and jumped right into the Conference Finals, of course talked about the Red Wings as the Griffins are currently on a playoff run for the Calder Cup. The prospect pool is churning and looking forward to the offseason to see whats happening contractually and what youngsters will we see take the ice. Dustin bro…

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Fostering Career Success Through Community, Leadership, and Service 42:56

2M ago42:56

42:56

Jimmie L. McMillian is the Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer for Penske Entertainment and its related entities, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With a robust background in trial and appellate law spanning state and federal jurisdictions, Jimmie specializes in resolving intricate commercial, product, regulatory, and inv…

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Rudy Should Sell Sauce 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Chapters: 0:00 Intro 5:37 Ghislaine Maxwell and the Epstein honey pot theory 9:13 Diddy Domestic Abuse video 11:29 Yanni reveals how much his close friends gave at his wedding 14:34 Diddy Domestic Abuse video Cont. 23:07 Rudy Giuliani Sells Coffee 30:23 Responding to fan comments about Seinfield controversy 42:30 Yanni's Uber ride through the Hood …

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How a special dictionary kept soldiers connected during WWII, with Peter Sokolowski 26:50

2M ago26:50

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988. Peter Sokolowski, an editor at Merriam-Webster, goes through the fascinating history of the Armed Services Editions, a series of books published during World War II for distribution among the troops. We look at the special problems of wartime publishing, the collaborative efforts among publishers, and the lasting influence of these books on th…

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Why some sentences have double subjects. The story behind the old F-like letter S. Schwen schwen on dill. 16:49

2M ago16:49

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987. This week, we look at why people sometimes double their subjects, writing sentences such as "John, he bought a car," and when it's OK (and not OK) to do so. Plus, we talk about the medial S, a strange F-like letter that makes an S-sound and shows up in old documents. We look at how it came to be, its role in English typography, and what made i…

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ARE MY SOCKS TOO HIGH? - The Blathering - EP 93 2:12:52

2M ago2:12:52

2:12:52

Welcome to The Blathering on The Napzok Network. Part ramble, part rant, part joy, part anger -- the Blathering is a solo podcast from Ken Napzok. The on-air sign goes on and the show goes from there. The live episodes are recorded on Ken's YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. Get Ken's Comedy Album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN MY DAY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Comedy MMA & Tzar Nick’s Wife 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Yanni predicts that we are about to enter a mean, masculine comedy era. Billionaire bros are emerging from the finger-sniffer era. Finally, Yanni goes all Hyena of History with a lesson on the death of Tsar Nicholas, and if Rasputin banged his wife. Our bonus episodes are highly rated and viewable here: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour?utm_…

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Efficiency hacks for writers and editors with Erin Brenner 31:53

2M ago31:53

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986. Erin Brenner, author of "The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors," shares time-saving tips including the best practices for using Word, creating macros, and using automation tools like Zapier. You'll also learn about starting and growing a freelance business, including how to figure out what to charge, how to make ends meet at the beginning, a…

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We found the story behind "whim wham for a mucket"! 15:34

2M ago15:34

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985. This week, we look at the world of whimsical words, including the origins and meanings of terms like "dinkus," "gadzook," "petrichor" and the phrase "whim-wham for a goose's bridle." Plus, I have a quick tip about when to capitalize "mom" and "dad." The "weird words" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publisher fo…

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